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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, by artist Kvit, is a white vase. The vase has a narrow opening at the top. The long neck curves down to a wider middle section. The bottom section has vertical ridges. The background is dark gray and gets lighter toward the bottom. The vase casts a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1689–1712
Medium
Porcelain with light blue glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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